Medieval Times was chosen from entries received from hundreds of leading Atlanta marketing departments and organizations, this year joining companies including IBM, DataDirect and the marketing firms behind Chick-fil-A, Georgia Lottery and Equifax in this esteemed group of marketing leaders.

This is the first marketing-specific distinction that the dinner attraction has received.

When asked about her process for developing creative, profitable marketing solutions, Stroup said, "The most successful marketing ideas are those that address a need or solve a problem for a specific audience. In order to drive results, you must first put yourself in the mindset of the person you are trying to reach and determine a strategy that tackles the prospect's challenges."